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April 19, 2021
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Behavioral Awareness: Create Consistent Healthy Habits

A primary skill of occupational therapists is the ability to utilize activity analysis where we examine the demands of tasks and how a patient performs them. We then identify either environmental barriers and/or unhealthy habits that if changed could improve upon the client’s performance. Through education we bring awareness to these adverse behaviors and promote […]
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December 3, 2020
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Rockford 815- Festival of Lights

Starting in 1979 with 11 displays, Sinnissippi Park has housed the Festival of Lights.  This year there will be over 70 displays.  What a perfect way to spend some time with your family during this Holiday Season!  There is no charge for the Festival of Lights though they do accept donations at the end of […]
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April 29, 2019
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Making the Impossible, Possible: OT’s Role in Male Pelvic Health

Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (PFMD) can severely limit your function in life. Pain with sitting, standing, walking, running, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling can be caused by PFMD. So can erectile dysfunction and other intimacy issues. Computer work, riding a bike or a motorcycle, golfing, being intimate with a partner or even traveling become something […]
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April 21, 2019
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Making the Impossible, Possible: OT’s Role in Pre and Post-Partum Rehabilitation

As stated before, exercise is practice for life. Life doesn’t stop when you’re pregnant. There are many symptoms during pregnancy that can make simple activities of daily living no longer feel easy. Something as “easy” as lifting a laundry basket can become impossible. Addressing core, pelvic floor and back health, which include healthy biomechanic habits, […]
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April 14, 2019
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Making the Impossible, Possible;” OT’s Role in Functional Mobility

Does anyone remember the saying? “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” As we age one of the first things to go is often our ability to get up and down off of the floor. Unless we are motivated by grandkids or yoga, many of us are just fine letting go of this ADL (an […]
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April 7, 2019
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Making the Impossible, Possible: OT’s Role in Whole Body Health Rehabilitation

Do you give equal love and attention to ALL of the systems that make you-YOU? OT’s take a whole-body health approach when it comes to reaching your health and wellness goals. Our focus is to guide you towards function and an improved quality of life. What do you enjoy? Has pain, leakage or some other […]
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